The ultimate holiday beauty checklist: 9 travel essentials to pack

You’ve packed your passport, your airport snacks and your 12 bikinis (for a five-day trip). But the real MVP of your suitcase? Your sunscreen of course. Q+A Peptide SPF50 is a collagen supporting, peptide-packed formula with SPF50 and broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Infused with vegan pre-peptide, adzuki bean extract to help with the appearance of puffiness in the skin and meadowfoam oil to help nourish.^1,2 Plus, being 50ml means it’s airport friendly, so just throw it in your hand luggage and go.

For those holiday mornings when you can't face a full makeup routine but still want your skin to look fresh and radiant, a tinted SPF can be a suitcase essential. Ultrasun Face Tinted SPF30 Honey combines broad-spectrum sun protection with a sheer wash of colour to help even out the appearance of skin tone while delivering a healthy-looking glow. Better yet, it's enriched with antioxidants and anti-ageing enzymes, which help defend against free radical damage caused by environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution, while supporting smoother, more hydrated-looking skin.³

Whether your face just did a full shift on the sun bed, survived a long-haul flight or spent too long on sunny adventures, this little luxe serum is here to help hydrate, support collagen production, soften, soothe and brighten and help fight fine lines. Apply in the morning or night – if you’re in a sunny climate we suggest applying at night – and let those antioxidants do the heavy lifting while you’re catching up on your beauty sleep.

After a long day in the sun, give your skin some overnight TLC with Delhicious Moon Moisture Rejuvenating Night Cream. This nourishing night cream helps replenish lost moisture while you sleep, leaving skin feeling soft, comforted and refreshed by morning. Its blend of bakuchiol helps support a brighter, smoother-looking complexion, while rosehip oil, flaxseed oil and mustard seed oil work together to nourish, soothe and support healthy-looking skin after a day spent outdoors.^4-7

A refillable deodorant hero that’s as ready for holiday mode as you are. With a scent like freshly washed linen blowing in a salty seaside breeze, this plant-powered beauty will have you feeling like the human version of a coastal walk at sunrise. The reusable aqua case gives it major style points. Plus, it’s vegan, gentle on skin and will give you that all-day sweat security – even on beach hikes or dance floors. Slip it into your hand luggage or beach tote, and go forth smelling ocean-fresh. Trust us – your travel buddies will thank you.

NeoStrata Pure Hyaluronic Acid Biocellulose Mask delivers an instant boost of hydration thanks to hyaluronic acid, a humectant that helps attract and retain moisture in the skin.⁸ Made from coconut-derived biocellulose, the ultra-soft mask fits closely to the contours of your face to help maximise absorption, leaving skin feeling refreshed, plumped and comforted after a long day outdoors.

Time to call in your skin’s holiday hero: Dr Organic Pure Bioactive Aloe Vera Gel. Whether you’ve had too much sun exposure in a day or you’re just in that dry skin phase from poolside lounging and beachy breezes – this will be the cool, calm and collected bestie your suitcase should always include. This double-strength gel helps soothe and moisturise and includes polysaccharide levels⁹ (a fancy way of saying it’s effective), it’s like giving your skin a cool drink. Throw it in the fridge for an extra 'ahh' moment and enjoy that soft, supple, sunset-selfie-ready glow.